He gave his ex-wife the house, the contents and the main car, and she had custody of the children.
It is quite idle and unreal to talk about protecting the financial position of the ex-wife.
In addition, he had left his ex-wife the house that was their residence.
What particularly enrages him is that not one penny of that money has gone to his ex-wife to support his son.
Is that a claim of the ex-wife on his estate?
Another question is whether an ex-wife comes into the matter.
When the parties are man and ex-wife, they should be allowed to contract without the interference of any further legislation.
He, his ex-wife and their children will all suffer.